93 Kooyea Lane
Strangways, VIC 3461

Overview

93 Kooyea Lane, Strangways

This exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to experience refined country living in the serene locale of Strangways. Nestled on 40 acres (approximately 16 hectares) of pristine Box Woodland, the estate provides a private nature reserve ambiance, surrounded by native flora and fauna.

The residence is an elegant two-bedroom Californian bungalow featuring a charming bay window that frames sweeping views across the Fryers Ranges to Kangaroo Hill near Malmsbury. The home is designed with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating double glazing, full insulation, external blinds, and ducted evaporative cooling to ensure comfort throughout the seasons.

For cozy warmth during colder months, a generous wood heater is installed, complementing the home's sustainable off-grid living setup. Solar power systems and large rainwater tanks supply the property, allowing for complete independence from conventional utilities.

The surrounding environment is rich with native wildlife, including wallabies, echidnas, sugar gliders, diverse birdlife, and the endangered brush-tailed phascogale. Each spring, the property bursts into color with seasonal wildflower displays featuring wattles, orchids, and native peas.

A Trust for Nature conservation covenant protects the landscape, preserving its natural beauty while allowing flexibility within the house area. The property also includes a large fenced garden area, ideal for ornamental or productive gardening pursuits.

Additional features include versatile outbuildings such as a large shed with a carport, suitable for use as a studio, and three further carports, two of which are oversized to accommodate caravans or boats. A timber-lined bush hut retreat offers a peaceful guest space or potential Hipcamp accommodation, equipped with a wood heater, 12-volt lighting, and a composting toilet.

Water resources are supplemented by two dams, and the property benefits from minimal council rates and fixed wireless NBN, supporting comfortable remote work possibilities.

Conveniently located just 5 kilometers from Newstead, 20 kilometers from Castlemaine, and 25 kilometers from Daylesford, this remarkable Strangways property blends luxury, sustainability, and privacy. Surrounded by protected bushland and abundant wildlife, the elegant off-grid home delivers modern comfort, spectacular views, and peaceful living immersed in nature, embodying sustainable country living with heritage charm.

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